New place to stayNewWalk through the underbelly of Venice's past
For centuries, Venice was a city shrouded in mystery, its noble inhabitants leading dual lives—one by daylight and another in the shadows. Wander the city’s labyrinthine streets to uncover tales of spies, gamblers, nighttime enforcers, brothels, and masked noblemen.
• Start with an introduction to the Codega, a lantern-bearing silent observer of Venice’s illicit activities, and a spicy tale about the “naughty nuns” of San Zaccaria Church.
• Walking along the Riva degli Schiavoni, hear about figures like Casanova, who was imprisoned nearby, and the elaborate network of city spies.
• Passing by the Ridotto, an early Venetian version of a nightclub, uncover its role as a venue for transgression, and explore the city’s dice and gambling culture as well as a government-authorized brothel.
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of this magical city, as well as my suggestions for further exploration.
